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Game Notes - Blues 1, Avalanche 3

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Game Notes - Blues 1, Avalanche 3

The Blues denied both of Colorado’s power play chances, extending their perfect penalty killing streak to eight straight games (15 for 15). It’s their longest stretch of the season and longest overall since a 10-game streak from Mar. 26 to Apr. 14, 2013.

The Blues now own the league’s best penalty kill at 87.7%.-The Blues had 43 shots on goal, which marked a season high.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 18th goal of the season. Tarasenko now has a League-leading 13 goals in conference play.

Tarasenko also had 8 shots on goal, which was a season high for the Blues forward. Tarasenko now has 113 shots on goal this season which ranks 6th in the NHL.

David Backes assisted on Tarasenko’s goal, extending his point streak to four games (3g, 2a). This is his longest point streak since he had a five game point streak (3g, 4a) last season from Mar. 14 to Mar. 21, 2015.

Up NextThe Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at MTS Center